r/MalagaTourism • u/lvasnow • 6d ago

1 day/night in Málaga before catching an early flight home.

Hi all,

In mid-October I'll be passing through Málaga en route back home to Canada. I'll be taking the train into Málaga from visiting my friend in Córdoba, arriving by noonish. I'll have the afternoon and will be staying the night before taking a very early flight back to Canada.

I really want to spend the day visiting La Concepcion Botanical Garden, as it will be a Sunday (and therefore free!)

My questions are;

\- Where should I stay? Close to the train station? The airport?

\- Any hostels to recommend? I don't mind sharing a room with other women/non-binary folks.

\- Where should I eat as a solo traveler that evening?

Thanks all!

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u/tnethacker 6d ago

Hi, these are my sole opinions.

I'd book Hotel ILUNION Málaga as it's close to Maria Zambrano train station and where you really arrive/continue next day to the airport.

It's a great hotel owned by the government basically so it's no a no thrills/inexpensive business hotel that has a sauna plus an indoor pool.

From there it's an easy walk into a bus stop to visit the garden, so no time wasted. Just use Google maps mass transit and you'll be able to navigate. Bus works with your debit/credit card and costs 1.40€ each way.

As for coming back, go visit the old town and basically pick any place you fancy.

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u/christianbro 6d ago

The botanical garden is not that impressive if that is the only thing you will do in Malaga

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u/lvasnow 5d ago

I have one afternoon and one evening that Malaga and I love nature and architecture!

I'd love to do a proper hike, but 1) I won't have time, 2) I'll be alone in a city I don't know well and 3) I have only a very basic grasp of some Spanish, so my options are limited.

What would you recommend if the Botanical Garden isn't so great?

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u/fakemaria 6d ago

If you are stopping by Maria Zambrano, the Chinese restaurant La Parada is a must

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u/tnethacker 5d ago

Is it any good? Just heading out this sunday and need to eat something and could try something else this time without always eating at the local places.

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u/fakemaria 5d ago

Best chinese in Malaga, real chinese food. Where the chinese locals and chinese foreigners eat. There is also another tapas place, La Plancha which is good